Cambridge University Press & Assessment - Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Client: Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Contract: Other

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Designer to join our organisation as the Design Assistant. You will work directly with the Design Manager to create materials for the global marketing team. This role specializes in printed material (e.g. factsheets, flyers, brochures, event stands, etc.) while ensuring alignment with the approved visual identity framework. You will support the marketing team with design projects from start to finish while adhering to brand guidelines. This role offers significant learning opportunities and experience within a global marketing team.

Requirements

We are looking for someone talented, fast-working, and an excellent communicator.

• Degree or diploma in Graphic Design
• 8+ years or equivalent graphic design experience within a design agency
• Extensive experience with Adobe InDesign
• Competent with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Create artwork for various printed items that align with our visual identity
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Create print-ready PDFs suitable for sending to a printer
• Awareness of accessibility requirements
• Attention to detail

Additional Information

Salary: £11,160 - £14,520 (14 hours pw)

Location: Cambridge office/Hybrid, UK (1 day office based)

Contract: Part-time (2-days a week) for 9 months fixed term to cover a secondment placement until the end of July 2025.

Rewards and benefits include 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), private medical and permanent health insurance, discretionary annual bonus, group personal pension scheme, life assurance up to 4 x annual salary, and green travel schemes.

We are a hybrid working organization and offer flexible working options from day one. Other work arrangements will also be considered if you require adjustments due to a disability.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a closing date of Friday, 15 November. Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday, 26 November. Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment cannot sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.

We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of demographic characteristics, backgrounds, or communities, and believe diversity leads to better outcomes.